Information about Traveling in Zanzibar
Yellow fever A yellow fever vaccination is only mandatory if you are arriving from a yellow fever endemic area. This includes mainland Africa if you had a layover there of more than 12 hours (so be careful if you are in Ethiopia or Kenya, as checks may be stricter). It is not officially required for […]
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Compulsory health insurance (ZIC) This is the most important change since the end of 2024: All foreign visitors must take out special entry insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC), which must be purchased in addition to the visa. Cost: Approximately $44 for adults (children aged 3-17 approximately $22, younger children free). Validity: Up to
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Visa for Tanzania / Zanzibar Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so you need a Tanzanian visa. A visa is mandatory and can be obtained upon arrival or applied for electronically in advance at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start. It is also possible to download the visa documents from the official website and fill them out in advance. This saves
I definitely recommend having a large supply of 1,000 or 2,000 Tanzanian shilling notes on hand. 1,000 shillings is roughly equivalent to 30 euro cents (practically nothing), but they often work wonders. Bakshish is the Swahili word for tip and is an important part of the culture in Zanzibar, often an essential supplement to the rather
Especially if you’re traveling outside of international hotel chains or Stone Town, cash remains the best option in Zanzibar. Card payments are far less common than in Europe, America, or other tourist destinations. In less touristy areas, finding an ATM can also be a challenge. Practical experience has taught us to proceed as follows: Cash
How to get around the island safely and stress-free Zanzibar is a paradise, but the local logistics can be a challenge for first-time visitors. Between dusty roads, unmarked paths, and the charming but often chaotic dala-dalas (local minibuses), the question quickly arises: What’s the best way to get from A to B? This guide tells
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